Proton Suprima S – live streaming of the new car launch tomorrow, exclusively here on paultan.org

Here’s a reminder, or an invitation if you like, to an exclusive live streaming of the Proton Suprima S launch event right here on paultan.org. Join us for the full unveiling of Proton’s latest model, codenamed P3-22A or better known as the Preve Hatchback, as it happens live at 10.15am tomorrow, August 17.

Be the first to know of the hatchback’s full specs, equipment list and everything else worth knowing through our live stream. Alternatively, if you prefer reading rather than watching, we’ll have all the juicy details in our usual news format here as well once the car is officially revealed, complete with a full live gallery as you’ve always liked it.

So spread the word, make sure you come back from breakfast early tomorrow morning, or bring your laptop out. Otherwise, the live streaming will work perfectly fine on your mobile phone or tablet device too, as long as the browser supports Youtube streaming. It’s a date, so see you tomorrow morning!

Preferring to drive cars rather than desks, Hafriz Shah ditched his suit and tie to join the ranks of Malaysia’s motoring hacks. A car’s technical brilliance is completely lost on him, appreciating character-making quirks more. When not writing this ego trip of a bio, he’s usually off driving about aimlessly, preferably in a car with the right combination of three foot pedals and six gears.

Hey readers. I need some opinions regarding few things. I’m planning to buy a new car and I am considering this Suprima S and also Ford Focus Sport. I have read everything about Focus Sport and apparently it’s a good car despite its small cabin. And this Suprima S is technically an upgrade version of Preve with more than 200 technical error enhancements have been made. I know Suprima S is a good car too but the quality of Proton cars are a bit of letdown. So, I just wanna know which car is better in terms of everything. Your opinions are highly appreciated. Thanks.

Just my thought, since the Focus is already being considered by all means the Focus. Bearing in mind you are paying a significant more, there is little doubt the Focus will be better in almost every respect bar maintenance cost.

How do u know the technical error is more than 200. My Preve just have 2 defect and 2 technical glitch but so far it’s can be resolve either by SC or DIY method. Other than that so far i could say it’s the best highway cruiser since Waja.

If budget is a non-issue, go for Focus.
If extra space is important for you, go for Suprima S.
If you suck at parallel parking, Focus is the car for you.
If brand is not your concern, Suprima S will do.

Just calculate the overall ownership cost vs usage and maitenance cost. You’ll be surprised that Proton still the cheapest. Not to mentioned with some headache of course. You wont regret to ‘lenjan’ it to the max.

I’ve done it. For 1886450km of travel, It just cost me less than 50 cent per km. In just 42 month.

FF, I own a Ford, although its a fully imported model from Belgium. Bought it in March 2012, and have had no issues with it since day one. Service levels are not excellent but as long as you make proper plans for appointments, its ok.
Yes, parts can be expensive (from EU) but the Focus has better priced parts.
For the price, the Focus gives you plenty of value. Suprima, apart from the adult diaper brand clash, is a PROTON. That to me is a huge risk in itself. They’re turning the corner, but not quite there yet. But since you’re a Waja owner, you would be familiar with the brand’s issues and sore points.
I would put the Focus, Elantra, CRV and Sportage on my list, in that order. Good luck!

I guess the Focus would be the better but since it is globally proven as a great and fun car to drive. Not to say the Suprima is not good but still there are uncertainties present here and there. The Ford looks better visually in my opinion as compared to this and has a respectable spec sheet with several cool features.

Hi FF, Seriously though, we are in the same situation! Me too considering Focus, options including Suprima and Civic. Tomorrow going out to see Suprima as it is unveiled and justify does it make sense to pay for 115K Focus.

just go ahead and follow ur heart..
dont listen to other people bashing one brand to another…
eg.. people who bash proton never actually drive or owns a proton.. i mean after proton gen2 generation.. which i personally think they have greatly improved their quality..

Well,the upcoming Suprima seems to be impressive. New stuff to have a look at is the 4G in car Wi-Fi which will be useful to your passengers. A 7 inch infotainment screen with 6 speakers tagging along will be its new features to differentiate itself from the Focus.

But the Focus has its own gizmos and other stuff will either the same or better than the Proton.9 speakers and head unit from Sony compared to the 6 and has a Ford SYNC system which is voice-controlled which is handy especially while you’re focused on driving.

In my opinion,i think you will feel more comfortable in the Focus as the cabin has an upmarket look. Compare their engine to the Preve’s at least,the Ford still delivers more hp than the CFE’s.

So,i guess its what you get for what you pay. Maybe both their performance may differ when taken for a test drive. It’ll be up to you to decide until then =)

i also have this problem last years and also have limit budget…from my opinion after i buy my car early this years..

Proton – Only the preve premium that i feel really worth the buy and its CFE! .. i only know it after i search google… more torque but hp will drop after that.. and be note campro part is hard to repair if have problem.. but the car service is cheap and most workshop can do.

Japanese car (toyota,honda) – all people like to bash that no improvement at inside… only exterior designing and so on..but for me its really good choice..lets say you buy for long time, its a same component most use at most of their model and if have problem, its a easy fix and can use for long time…but the price is not really worth the technology you will buy…

europr/usa – like ford,Volkswagen,Peugeot,ciroen,bmw,mercedez..all is top performance and the price is worth the technology you have..they also have top quality and top crash test..but..prepare your wallet.. for he spare part..and car service..and the car price..

and at the end i buy vios.:-/ since i a poor guy that want use for long time…

although the price has a wide differnce btwn those two..but then, a wide difference of price will surely give u a wide difference of quality right?..
I just bought Ford Focus S+ in its great! the quality is reasonable with the price given.not that i hate malaysian product,i love them but the choice is in the consumer hands. i wouldnt force u to buy suprima s or focus, But u cn just give a test drive and feel the differnce for ur own good..keyh..gud luck

Simple.. They come with a basic model now. After a few year they will come with a new model comes with bodykit and call it FLX or SE or Limited Edition. So they can claim it’s a different model and make more money

if only p1 can upgrade their aftersale service/maintenance to a higher level (parts replacement/ very good customer service/ shorter que for maintenance so on and so forth), MAYBE proton name could be cleaner and better. ‘maybe’ i would say. its because my T is also NOT a perfect car, and i believe, H also isnt VERY good quality car either. But their service is quite ok for me, at least for my case compared to my friends’ experinces on P1 service ctre. just my 2cts.

this is awesome car..high spec with esc you know..some of most high quality branding like T & H doesn’t have this kind of spec but their fan boy still love to buy that car..but with this super marvelous car present by our national car manufacturer we should appreciate this one. i hope im gonna see this car on our street and highway smoke that myvi vios and city..

Aiyo u convince ppl buy almera than this, wat sort of point that almera is better than dis suprima (erkk I actually don’t like also the name heheh) but just because Nissan produce reputable supercar doesn’t mean that almera is equally stand, no doubt proton doesn’t come out with something reputable as the GTR but nevertheless the suprima is way better spec than the almera, Haiya u wanna said proton engine no reliability, u are the one who has no reliability, u maintain a good maintenance any car would last long maa.

I think almera is B segment car, don’t noe if I’m wrong but u should compare fc with 1.6 flx, I’m pretty they come close, no doubt cvvt bla bla bla is implemented too save fuel but the margin is low, so without that also any na engine with 10:1 compression ratio fuel injection will slightly have higher fc than the one fitted

A high-powered task force led by some top management people with many members of P1 comprising engineers, architects,designers has done a brain-storming session for the past few months in order to find a name for new Preve Hatchback. After few months of research, they have done a DIRECT translation from the word ‘supreme pizza’ or ‘subprime crisis’ to become ‘suprima’. Good job done

People, don’t thrash but give factual comments and solutions. If you like it, go buy it. If you don’t like it, give a good reason and walk away. Ya’ll sounded like a retired porn star commented on Leonardo Di Caprio’s acting performance.

Went to show room last night at around 8pm. There were only around 7 people looking at the Suprima S. Sales persons were standing outside the show room smoking and chit-chating. Wonder what was going on ? Sales too good? Target met?

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